DOL Seeks Feedback on CW-1 Forms for Northern Mariana Worker Hires
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on renewing and updating the CW-1 Temporary Employment Certification forms used by employers in the Northern Mariana Islands. This process helps employers hire temporary workers legally and keeps paperwork clear and current. Comments are open until June 1, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
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Paperwork Required to Hire CW-1 Workers
If you are an employer in the Northern Mariana Islands who wants to hire CW-1 temporary workers, you must file Form ETA-9142C (Application for Temporary Employment Certification) with all appropriate appendices and a valid Form ETA-9141C (Application for Prevailing Wage Determination) to the OFLC National Processing Center. The Department of Labor is seeking OMB approval to continue this collection for three years (OMB Control No. 1205-0534), estimates 705 respondents, 16,775 responses, and a total annual paperwork burden of 31,914 hours, and is accepting comments through June 1, 2026.
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